The Clearfield County Conservation District is pleased to administer two Scholarship programs. One is in memory of W. G. “Turk” Jones, who made national attention in the 1970’s by the re-vegetation of strip-mined land.. Another scholarship was started by Claude Schickling, one of the Conservation District’s original Directors.
The environment was very important to both of these gentlemen, and they both wanted to help young people with a better understanding of the value of environment stewardship.
Any Clearfield County resident who is enrolled in an environmental course of study is eligible. Simply complete the (following)/(enclosed) application in its entirety. An essay on why you have chosen this field of study must accompany the application.
The W. G. “Turk” Jones Memorial Trust was established in 1982 in
memory of Conservation District Director W. G. “Turk Jones. Mr. Jones was
often referred to as a modern day “Johnny Apple Seed” because he devoted
much of his life to planting trees on strip-mined spoil banks. He won state
and national recognition as well as the gratitude of his fellow citizens for
his conservation practices and leadership. Donations from area individuals,
and businesses, have made this scholarship possible.
Interested students should contact the
Clearfield County Conservation District at 511 Spruce Street, Suite 6, Clearfield,
PA 16830, or call (814) 765-2629 for an application.
Download the application here
Completed applications are due on February 25, 2011.
For Additional Information Contact
Susan G. Reed or Christy A. Thomas
at (814) 765-2629